GM Reveals 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

[Blue17CamaroZL1]

Originally Posted by mlee

MGP has actually increased since flashing the ECM/TCM with PIP5303. This update is a MUST. I would not have been keeping this truck without it.

Used to get 18-19 now getting 20-21, but this could be break-in as well. Approaching 5K now.

Damn you and your updates!!! I haven't heard back from my dealer yet and the one close to me hasn't heard of it.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

Damn you and your updates!!! I haven't heard back from my dealer yet and the one close to me hasn't heard of it.

All they have to do is look up the PIP #... it's super easy for them with that number.

Now if you walked in and said you had throttle problems and it wasn't downshifting right they would have to search on that to find the number, it might take a while.

[Blue17CamaroZL1]

I finally found a dealer who can help. Now it's just a matter of time.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

I finally found a dealer who can help. Now it's just a matter of time.

[mlee]

[HeavyIOM]

Originally Posted by mlee

MGP has actually increased since flashing the ECM/TCM with PIP5303. This update is a MUST. I would not have been keeping this truck without it.

Used to get 18-19 now getting 20-21, but this could be break-in as well. Approaching 5K now.

This is exactly why I haven't bought into these trucks! I'd love to have one, looks good, smaller truck, drives good but the mileage and power are laughable for the price. Can get more power, and the same or better mileage in a full size for not much more $.

These trucks should be getting mid 20s easily IMO to be worth the cost over a full sized truck. I am in the minority though I know because these seem to be selling very very well. So good for GM, I guess I just got my hopes up for more.

[CamaroSkooter]

Originally Posted by Sapper12b

Those rooftop lights seem to be RIGID brand lights and if they are you have no worries about getting light in front of the vehicle. I had a single set on my jeep and one light was enough to illuminate Hundreds of feet in front of me.

I don't think you're understanding our issue with the light placement. I have no doubt the LED lights are bright. But unless the cab of the vehicle has a gravitational pull like a black hole, no amount of brightness is going to bend the light beam from the LED's around the cab of the vehicle to light up the ground in front of the vehicle. Here, I even attached a picture of the truck's side profile below showing what I'm talking about...

Originally Posted by mlee

Costs an extra 3,730 for Diesel


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Thanks Mike!

[khell86]

Originally Posted by HeavyIOM

This is exactly why I haven't bought into these trucks! I'd love to have one, looks good, smaller truck, drives good but the mileage and power are laughable for the price. Can get more power, and the same or better mileage in a full size for not much more $.

These trucks should be getting mid 20s easily IMO to be worth the cost over a full sized truck. I am in the minority though I know because these seem to be selling very very well. So good for GM, I guess I just got my hopes up for more.

Agree completely. It's what kept me from picking up one when i got my new car a few months ago. I think the Colorado is a great looking truck and even though it still bests the new Taco, it still seems lacking in the MPG area. Now with ford in talks about bringing the ranger back to the US, im giddy as hell. Could you imagine a Ranger with fords new 2.7L Ecoboost V6?

[phillip123hastings]

Love the electric powered steering this truck provides!
And the braking is dramatically modern.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by HeavyIOM

This is exactly why I haven't bought into these trucks! I'd love to have one, looks good, smaller truck, drives good but the mileage and power are laughable for the price. Can get more power, and the same or better mileage in a full size for not much more $.

These trucks should be getting mid 20s easily IMO to be worth the cost over a full sized truck. I am in the minority though I know because these seem to be selling very very well. So good for GM, I guess I just got my hopes up for more.

My last check max mpg was 25 and average was 22. Either it's getting broken in now or the ECM flash made a difference. But when buying a truck, just like a sports car, I could care less about MPG. Power is another story, but with the bigger truck you're getting the weight to go with it.

The reason this truck is doing so well is because there is a market for folks who simply don't want a large truck for a lot of reasons. This is my daily driver and I want all the bells and whistles. Add all that stuff to a full size truck and see what the price is. It just boils down to what you want and where your travels take you when deciding on what size truck to choose.

[radametz]

Originally Posted by mlee

My last check max mpg was 25 and average was 22. Either it's getting broken in now or the ECM flash made a difference. But when buying a truck, just like a sports car, I could care less about MPG. Power is another story, but with the bigger truck you're getting the weight to go with it.

The reason this truck is doing so well is because there is a market for folks who simply don't want a large truck for a lot of reasons. This is my daily driver and I want all the bells and whistles. Add all that stuff to a full size truck and see what the price is. It just boils down to what you want and where your travels take you when deciding on what size truck to choose.

You just hit the nail on the head on why I'm looking at the Colorado over the Silverado. A Silverado equipped the way I'd like it would cost right around (if not over) what I paid for my 1LE.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by mlee

. Add all that stuff to a full size truck and see what the price is. It just boils down to what you want and where your travels take you when deciding on what size truck to choose.

I have done that multiple times, and in my case the full size trucks have always come out cheaper due to the massive rebates on them. My local ford dealer has F-150s with nearly 10K off the window sticker. A Crew Cab 4X4 XLT nicely equipped can be had for 36K, nearest comparible canyon to me has some good rebates on it, but comes in at 37. I just don't think I could pay more for a smaller truck. Now I don't need the full size truck capabilities or size but I don't know if I can see myself spending more on a smaller less capable vehicle.

[willhe64]

2 weeks on the new tune and while it is better it is still not right. Truck still hunts lots for gears, had some actual clunky shifts happen when trying drive normally. Still reluctant to gear down when needed. Hill speed control is still a joke. Truck also kicks down to second from fourth when I put it in manual mode. Hate the exhaust sound. Engine pings lots. Driveline vibration is noticeable.

Love everything about this truck but the driveline.

I've not driven a vehicle since 1990 that has noticeable driveability issues. An automatic should be seamless and totally forgotten about while driving. There is a total lack of refinement in this area of the new Colorado.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I have done that multiple times, and in my case the full size trucks have always come out cheaper due to the massive rebates on them. My local ford dealer has F-150s with nearly 10K off the window sticker. A Crew Cab 4X4 XLT nicely equipped can be had for 36K, nearest comparible canyon to me has some good rebates on it, but comes in at 37. I just don't think I could pay more for a smaller truck. Now I don't need the full size truck capabilities or size but I don't know if I can see myself spending more on a smaller less capable vehicle.

I forgot to add... I would still pick the smaller truck even if it was 10k more than the full size. And if I don't like this truck after a year or so I'll get a car or something completely different. Just have zero interest for a large truck in the big city.

I did peak at the top of the line Chevy's the other day and it was around 50k. Still not much more than my 37k Colorado and way more truck. Just don't want it.